At a Glance
Median Income
$69,371
$36,532 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $288,806
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
1,631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Moorhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moorhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moorhead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moorhead residents earn a median household income of $69,371 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,532. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moorhead is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,806. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Moorhead reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,631/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
42.3% of adults in Moorhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moorhead has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population44,706
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density2,007/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,371
Per Capita$36,532
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,017
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$288,806
Housing Units18,612
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property1,631/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary280/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation906 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Moorhead was founded in 1871.
The median home in Moorhead was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Hector International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.